Dayton area teen critical after crowbar attack in Willard

4:37 AM,
Apr. 25, 2013

Written by

Chike Erokwu
Staff writer

A Dayton-area teenager is listed in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after being attacked with a crowbar early Monday morning.

Austin Thornton, 19, is being treated for head injuries in the neuro intensive care unit at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Detectives said Thornton was hit several times in the head and torso area.

"Our thoughts go out to the family during this difficult process," said Huron County Sheriff's Sgt. Detective Querin, who is leading the investigation. "As far as we know, (Thornton) is still facing life-threatening injuries at this ...